Category Archives: State/Regional
Suspect in Virginia deputy's death caught in Surry County
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (NCN News) - Law enforcement has apprehended a man sought in the death of a Virginia sheriff's deputy in Surry County. Michael Puckett, 55, is now in custody in connection with the de...
Jun 01, 2026
Raleigh police make arrest in 25 year old sexual assault case
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Raleigh police have cracked a nearly 25-year-old cold case sexual assault investigation, resulting in the tracking and arrest of a suspect Friday (May 29) in Orange County, Virg...
May 29, 2026
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Breaks Ground on Expansion
KURE BEACH, N.C. (NCN News) -- The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher officially broke ground Thursday (May 28) on a major renovation and expansion that will make it the largest aquarium in North ...
May 28, 2026
Judge sentences New Bern fentanyl dealer to 12 years in federal Prison
WILMINGTON, N.C. (NCN News) -- A federal judge sentenced a New Bern man to 12 years in prison for selling fentanyl while armed. According to the U.S. Attorney Eastern District office, Gerard Alexander...
May 28, 2026
Former UNC-CH Chancellor takes school leadership post in SC
CLEMSON, S.C. (NCN News) - A former UNC-Chancellor is returning to the Carolinas. Clemson University announced Wednesday (May 27) that Kevin Guskiewicz will take over as the next president of the scho...
May 27, 2026
Governor makes order on prediction markets
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- With the proliferation of "prediction markets," where people can bet on the outcome on a wide range of events, not just sports--Governor Josh Stein has signed an executive ...
May 27, 2026
Apex Police investigating overnight incident on Sunflower Road
APEX, N.C. (WPTF) - Apex police are continuing an investigation into shot fired in a townhome neighborhood Sunday morning (May 25). There was a large police presence in the 2000 block of Sunflower Roa...
May 25, 2026
Study reveals gaps for accessing youth programs
By Mike Moen Public News ServiceA new study says families in North Carolina and across the United States are struggling to afford quality summer programs for children. The Afterschool Alliance gathere...
May 24, 2026
NC survivors reflect on mental health needs after Hurricane Helene
By Zamone Perez Public News Service During Mental Health Awareness Month, survivors of natural disasters in North Carolina are speaking about about the challenges of rebuilding after catastrophe - inc...
May 23, 2026
Killer Convicted of Two Murders on Ft. Bragg
NEW BERN, N.C. (NCN News) - A federal jury convicted a Laurinburg man last week on eight charges including first degree murder, drug conspiracy, and obstruction of justice. Kenneth Maurice Quick, Jr.,...
May 22, 2026